Windows 11 Upgrade
The Division of Student Life and Enrollment is preparing to decommission the Student Affairs (SA) Domain (sa.uconn.edu) and migrate to the UConn Domain (uconn.edu).
Migrating workstations to the UConn Domain will progress desktop management services toward a more unified computing environment and provide security enhancements that are in alignment with University policies.
Later, this calendar year, SA workstations on our current desktop management platform will be transitioned to the ITS-managed service: Microsoft InTune. In preparation for this transition, all workstations must be on Windows 11 and up to date.
Communications about transitioning to InTune will be shared later this fall.
Contact Us
Request help or ask questions about Windows 11 upgrades:
IT Student Life & Enrollment (IT-SLE)
Help Center: 860-486-8992
Email Support: it-sle@uconn.edu
Ticket Creation: it.studentlife.uconn.edu/help
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 will bring a fresh and modern experience to your screen. Overall, the upgrade aims to provide a more efficient and visually appealing environment.
New Features:
Redesigned Start menu and taskbar with centered icons, making navigation more intuitive
Snap Layouts will enhance multitasking by allowing users to easily organize open windows
Improved performance and security, ensuring a smoother and safer computing experience
Integrated Microsoft Teams for seamless communication and collaboration
Windows 11 Upgrade Process
You will have the option to self-install or wait until your department's group upgrade for an automatic install.
Self-Install the Windows 11 Upgrade
A self-install update will be available starting on September 1, 2024, through Software Center.
The upgrade requires an on-campus network connection and takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. We suggest performing the upgrade during lunch hour or about an hour before you leave for the day.
Automatic Upgrades
If you choose not to self-install, the Windows 11 update will be automatically applied during the month of October 2024.
Upgrades will be rolled out each week on Mondays to groups of departments in Student Life & Enrollment.
Your department will be notified via email one week before your upgrade occurs.
Checklist: Before and After the Upgrade
Save any important work prior to your upgrade
After the install, you may need to re-login to Office applications such as Outlook, Teams, OneDrive
No applications are being removed during the upgrade process
The upgrade process does not wipe the computer, it is an in-place upgrade
Departments with specialized software or configurations will be upgraded on an individual basis
Contact Us
Request help or ask questions about Windows 11 upgrades:
IT Student Life & Enrollment (IT-SLE)
Help Center: 860-486-8992
Email Support: it-sle@uconn.edu
Ticket Creation: it.studentlife.uconn.edu/help
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm